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What Are The Chances For The Baby To Survive With Swollen Liver And Water In The Lungs ?

hello sir , my sister is 29 week pregnant , she had ultrasound done after 5 mnths of pregnancy then everything was ok.bt after 6th month doctor told her that the baby is having liver swollen and is having water in lungs the so called hydrops fetalis(nonimmune hydrops),and the arms n legs growth as compared to rest of the body is 21 days lagging...whats the suitable for her and the chances of baby s survival.?
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
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Hi welcome to healthcare magic forum

Hydrops fetalis is disorder in which, the anti bodies of mother will act against the fetus.. symptoms of fetus are as you mentioned above... survival chances of baby is less..
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What Are The Chances For The Baby To Survive With Swollen Liver And Water In The Lungs ?

Hi welcome to healthcare magic forum Hydrops fetalis is disorder in which, the anti bodies of mother will act against the fetus.. symptoms of fetus are as you mentioned above... survival chances of baby is less..